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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Removing Liftgate
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  1. Open the lift gate.
  2. Support the lift gate.
  3. Remove the roof rear header garnish molding. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - REAR UPPER (TAHOE/YUKON/ESCALADE/SUBURBAN) or GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - REAR UPPER (AVALANCHE/ESCALADE EXT) .
  4. Disconnect the electrical connectors, as needed.
  5. Disconnect the lift gate window washer fluid hose.
  6. Remove the lift gate struts. Refer to Strut Replacement - Liftgate .
  7. Remove the bolts retaining the lift gate hinge to the body mounted hinge locator.
  8. With an assistant, remove the lift gate.
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